Cymande (album)
Cymande (pronounced /sɪˈmɑːndeɪ/ sih-MAHN-day) is the self-titled debut album by British funk group Cymande. It was released in 1972 through Janus Records and produced entirely by John Schroeder. Recording sessions took place at De Lane Lea Studios in London.
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| Released | 1972 | |||
| Studio | De Lane Lea Studios (London, England) | |||
| Genre | Funk | |||
| Length | 44:35 | |||
| Label | Janus Records | |||
| Producer | John Schroeder | |||
| Cymande chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Cymande | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| Christgau's Record Guide | B+[2] |
The album peaked at No. 85 on the Billboard Top LPs and No. 24 on the Soul Albums in the United States. It spawned two singles, "The Message" and "Bra", both made it to the Soul Singles chart, reaching No. 22 and No. 51 respectively. Its lead single "The Message" also peaked at No. 48 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Zion I" |
| 3:29 |
| 2. | "One More" |
| 3:06 |
| 3. | "Getting It Back" |
| 4:16 |
| 4. | "Listen" |
| 4:37 |
| 5. | "Rickshaw" |
| 5:50 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Dove" | Cymande | 10:50 |
| 2. | "Bra" |
| 5:00 |
| 3. | "The Message" |
| 4:19 |
| 4. | "Ras Tafarian Folk Song" |
| 3:08 |
| Total length: | 44:35 | ||
Personnel
- Ray King – vocals, percussion
- Peter Serreo – tenor saxophone
- Michael "Bami" Rose – alto saxophone, flute, bongos
- Pablo Gonsales – congas
- Sam Kelly – drums
- Joey Dee – vocals, percussion
- Derek Gibbs – alto and soprano saxophone
- Steve Scipio – bass
- Patrick Eaton Patterson – guitar
- John Schroeder – producer, liner notes
- Mia Krinsky – coordinator
Charts
| Chart (1973) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200[3] | 85 |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[4] | 24 |
| Canada Top Albums/CDs (RPM)[5] | 25 |
References
- Hamilton, Andrew. "Cymande - Cymande | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved April 26, 2019.
- Christgau, Robert (1981). "Consumer Guide '70s: C". Christgau's Record Guide: Rock Albums of the Seventies. Ticknor & Fields. ISBN 089919026X. Retrieved February 23, 2019 – via robertchristgau.com.
- "Cymande Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved April 26, 2019.
- "Cymande Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved April 26, 2019.
- "Top RPM Albums: Issue 4828". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 26 September 2019.
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